4.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Granada, Spain

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the tourist city of Granada in southern Spain on August 18, 2026, at approximately 10:38 a.m. local time. According to Spain's National Geographic Institute, the epicenter was located in the town of Alhendin, about six miles south of Granada. The tremor caused widespread panic among residents and visitors, resulting in cracks in buildings and debris scattered across city streets.

Emergency services received over 50 distress calls reporting structural damage and incidents involving falling debris. Antonio Sanz, a senior emergency official for Andalusia, confirmed that three individuals sustained minor injuries, including a young girl who required hospitalization. Social media footage showed damage to both residential buildings and parked vehicles.

This seismic event follows a larger 5.0 magnitude earthquake that occurred in the same region just days prior, during the early hours of Saturday. Local authorities are currently assessing the impact as citizens recover from the back-to-back tremors that have shaken the province.